"While North Carolina is not typically known for its earthquakes, the damage they can cause is generally not covered under most standard homeowners' insurance policies," North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey said. Credit: Jiri Flogel/Shutterstock.com
Two minor earthquakes — one of 2.3 magnitude and the other of 1.5 magnitude —were felt within an hour of each and a few miles apart in Surry County, North Carolina on Friday, March 31, 2024, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
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